A 4.7 magnitude earthquake struck Hawaii Island Tuesday night with no tsunami threat or volcanic impact. The quake was felt on Maui, Molokai, and Oahu with over 716 reports filed within the first hour.
- The earthquake occurred 14 miles east of Pāpa’ikou at 10:37 p.m. on June 9 at a depth of 24 miles.
- No tsunami threat was issued and the quake had no impact on Maunaloa or Kilauea volcanoes.
- Over 716 people reported feeling the earthquake across multiple islands including Maui within the first hour.
- Scientists say the quake was caused by the weight of the island chain bending the Pacific plate, not volcanic activity.
- Aftershocks are possible in the coming days to weeks following the event.
Source: Maui Now
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